Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22755, Jonathan Emmons, Conn. Privateer

(8-17-63)
SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn. Privateer
Emmons Jonathan
S. 22755-
CONTENTS

Yes 16 28.860
hans Emmons in the State of New York i. in the County commanded istricted the Regt commanded ting in the Connecticut tia for 9 mo. 7 days
on the Roll of New York of 30 Dollars 77. Cents per annum, ce on the 4th day of March, 1834.
at Pension issued the 6 day of Aug 1834 and sent to Hon W. Lay Cor
years to the 4th of Mar. 34 92.31 mrs. ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 34 15.38 $107.69
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
recorded by Leah Brumf Clerk, E Vol. 4 Page 99.
It. d. Rec. 9-1835

State of New York County of Onondaga } ss
At a Court of Chancery held for the state of New York at the village of Onondaga in the County of Onondaga on this twenty fifth day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Present Daniel Moseley Vice Chancellor of the Seventh Circuit.
Personally appeared Jonathan Emmons a resident of the town of La Fayette in the County of Onondaga aged Seventy years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he was born in the town of East Haddam in the County of Middlesex in the state of Connecticut on the thirty first day of December in the year One thousand seven hundred and sixty one, that he enlisted at the town of Hartland in the state of Connecticut (in which town he then resided) as a common soldier in the year 1777 about the first of June, into a company of militia in the state troops commanded by Captain Thomas Bushnell - Aaron Bush Ensign, for four months, and served in said company under said Officers, the said term of four months as a soldier, that he marched from the place of enlistment to New Haven, through New Hartford and whilst at New Haven was stationed to guard the Sound - and was discharged at that place at the expiration of the four months, but did not receive a written discharge - That towards the last of October 1777 he entered the service and served as a volunteer in the militia for about one month, in a company commanded by Captain Giddons - that he was at the town of Hartland aforesaid when he volunteered that whilst in this months service, he assisted to guard the troops of General Burgoyne, through the state of Connecticut, that he started with them from

the town of Suffield in the state of Connecticut and passed through Simsbury, New Hartford, Farmington, New Milford &c to the line of New York and was there dismissed without receiving any written discharge - while on this duty he saw General Burgoyne every day - That in the year 1778 at Hartland aforesaid, he was drafted in the militia in the state troops as a private soldier in a company commanded by Captain Uriel Holmes, Lieutenant Mearham, for the term of six months, which term he served, that in said term, he was marched to Horseneck, passing through the towns of New Hartford, Farmington, Litchfield, New Milford &c. That he remained stationed at Horseneck and Stamford as a guard until the expiration of the six months and was then dismissed at Stamford without receiving any written discharge - That during his stay at Horseneck and Stamford he was acquainted with Colonel Mead who was the Colonel of the regiment to which he was attached.
That in the fore part of May in the year 1779 - at Hartland aforesaid he enlisted as a private soldier in the militia of State troops, in the company commanded by Captain Mills in Colonel Hutchins regiment for the term of seven months he marched from Hartland, through New Hartford, Farmington, Litchfield, New Milford &c to Horseneck and Stamford, where he was stationed as a guard, for his said term of service and was then dismissed at Horseneck - That in the year 1780 at Hartland aforesaid, about the first of April he enlisted as a private soldier in the regular army for nine months - he marched from Hartland to West Point, through the towns of Barkhamsted, New Hartford, Farmington, New Milford &c. He remained at West Point three or four weeks when

he was attached to a regiment of Infantry commanded by Colonel Swift, in Captain Elijah Chapmans Company, that sometime in the month of May following his enlistment he marched with the regiment to Fort Lee in New Jersey where he was stationed until the first part of December following when he marched with the regiment to the Highlands opposite to West Point for winter quarters, here he assisted in erecting Barracks, he continued there until about the first day of January in the year 1785 when he received a written discharge signed by Colonel Swift - That in the month of February in the year 1787 his house at Stephenstown in the County of Mendocino State of New York was consumed by fire, and his discharge was then burned up - That about the first of April in the year 1787  seventeen hundred eighty seven he went from Hartland aforesaid to East Haddam in the state of Connecticut and there enlisted on board of a Privateer commanded by Captain David Brooks, Captain of the Brigs Sampson and served under him in said Brigs for the term of nine months - That he sailed in said Brigs from East Haddam, to New London from thence to the Atlantic. That while he was in said Brigs they took several lumber vessels coming from Halifax to New York. They also took one sloop of war in the sound and was dismissed at Sea brooks about the 1 st of January A D 1782 - without any written discharged -
That after he was discharged from the regiment commanded by Col Swift in the year 1781, he returned to Hartland aforesaid where he resided until the month of February in the year 1783 when he removed to Stephenstown aforesaid, where

he resided until the year 1803. He then removed to the town of Cicero in the County of Onondaga & State of New York, since which time he has lived alternately at Cicero and La Fayette in said County of Onondaga - at which latter place he now resides - He has been informed by his father, and believes there is a record of his age in the town of East Haddam in the State of Connecticut, the place where he was born. During the war of the revolution, and whilst he was in actual service, he frequently saw General Washington - he knew and was disciplined by the Baron Stuben at West Point - at times - he knew General Poore - who died when he was stationed at Fort Lee - Saw the Marquis La Fayette at West Point - He is acquainted with Col Johnson Hall - B.H. to Chauncy Williams, Charles Jackson Esq. M.A. John Spencer P.M. Samuel S. Baldwin, Counsel at Law - He knew Gilbert Pogue & Joseph G. Sherman Esq. all of said La Fayette, and the Reverend Alexander B. Corning of Saratoga who can testify as to his character for his services and as to his services as a soldier of the Revolution - that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his services.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State, or (if any) only on that of the agency of the State of
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Daniel Mosely Circuit Judge Jonathan Emmons Vice Chancellor
We, Alexander B. Corning a Clergyman, residing in the town of La Fayette and Charles Jackson residing in said La Fayette hereby certify that we are acquainted with Jonathan Emmons who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be Seventy - years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Daniel Mosely Circuit Judge Alexander B. Corning Charles Jackson
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier , and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Alexander B. Corning who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the town of La Fayette and that Charles Jackson who has also signed the same, is a resident in the town of Saratoga and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.

Jonathan Emmons
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State of New York Montague County
Personally appeared in open court before Daniel Woseley Rice - Chancellor of the Doverth Circuit, Jonathan Cannon who being duly sworn, saith he is unable to procure the testimony of two witnesses to his actual service, while attached to the Regiment under the command of Colonel Swift as stated in this Declaration of this applicant heretofore made, and hereto attached: but this Deponent saith that he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades, in the Militia of the State Troops - For at least two years and three months I served as a private soldier and for such service I claim a pension -
Subscribed Sworn this twenty second Day of Jonathan Simmons of January 1633 Daniel Moseley Vice Chancellor
And the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states, And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Alexander B. Lunning who has signed the pre- ceding Certificate is a resided Clergyman res- ident in the town of La Fayette and that Charles Packson who has also signed the same

is a resident in said town of La Fayette and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit. And the said Court do further certify that the within affidavit is a supplementary proceeding made before them this 22 d day of January 1833 Daniel H. Mosley V. Chancellor
I Daniel H. Mosley Deputy Clerk of the Court of Chancery of the Seventh Circuit for the State of New York do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Jonathan Edmons for a pension, and also the subsequent proceedings of the said Court as a supplementary declaration made the 22 d day of Jan y 1833 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 22 d day of January 1833
Daniel H. Mosley Deputy Clerk

State of New York } Onondaga County }
Jonathan Emmons of the town of Lafayette County of Onondaga and State of New York being duly sworn doth depose and say that in the year one thousand eight hundred and nineteen the said Jonathan Emmons went from the said County to Connecticut in company with Elijah Lewis to give testimony to sustain his the said Emmons claim and that they went to see Gen Elijah Chapman who resided in the town of Holland Connecticut and who served as Capt in the revolutionary war, and that the said Emmons wished to obtain his of- -fident for nine months service, but the said Gen Chapman did not recollect of the service of the said Jonathan Emmons for more than eight months which he was willing to make affidavit for, but which was not obtained as it was not sufficient under the pension act of that date. And this deponent further says that he has been credibly informed and verily believes that the said Gen Chapman has been dead four or five years - This deponent further says that he has made great effort to obtain further testimony to sus- -tain his claim now on file at the pen- -sion office on request, and that he knows of no other living witness in addi- -tion to the one now on file with that can testify in his behalf
Jonathan Emmons
Subscribed & sworn July 23-1834 before me A. King J.P.

No 11586
Jonathan Emmons
Not found on Bolls Kewfys Regt 2. witnesses sig d 4. 16 Not completed 3/4 inch
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Johnson Hall
Apt
Lafayette
N. York
174.
1. Where his service is directed in the form annexed. 2. How old is he? 3. If before a Judge, and if so where, the applicant is entitled to a copy of the record. 4. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? 5. Where in the case of the names of the names of

N o 11586
BRIEF in the case of Jonathan Emmons of the Fayette County of Onondaga — in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?
Before a Court —
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he?
70 years —
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1777 about 1 st June — 4 private Gen. Capt. Thos Bushnell   " towards last of October — about 1 " Capt. Siddons   1778 — 6 × no proof " Capt. W. Holmes — Col. Mead —   1779 For part of May — 3 7 " " Capt. Mills — Col. Hutchins   1780 about 1 st Apl. — 9 " Col. Swift — Capt. Chapman    5. In what battles was he engaged? 1781 — 9 Mo: Seaman under Capt. David Brooks of the privateer Sampsom
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
at Hartland — Conn —
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
By Traditional Evidence —
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
James Ord — Examining Clerk.

Rev. and 1812 War Section. am
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June 25, 1925
Mrs. E. H. Argetsinger 620 S. Hiawatha St Pipestone, Minn.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 22755 , it appears that Jonathan Emmons was born December 31, 1781 at East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut.
While residing at Hartland, Connecticut, he served as a private in the Connecticut Troops as follows-
From June 1, 1777, four months in Captain Thomas Bushnell's Company.
From the last of October 1777, one month in Captain Giddons' Company.
In 1778, six months in Captain Uriel Holmes' Company, Colonel Mead's Regiment.
From May 1, 1779, seven months in Captain Mills' Company, Colonel Hutchins' Regiment.
From April 1, 1780, eight or nine months in Cap-

tain Elijah Chapman's Company, Colonel Philip B. Bradley's Regiment.
In 1781 at East Haddam, Connecticut, he entered on board the Privateer Sampson, Captain David Brooks, they captured several lumber vessels and a sloop of war and served until about January, 1782, having served nine months.
Cited He was allowed pension on his application executed September 25, 1832, while a resident of LaFayette, Onondaga County, New York. He died December 9, 1835. The name of soldier's wife is not on record.
Respectfully,
WILDER S. METCALF Commissioner.
By authority of miss Wilson I used Col. Philip B. Bradley - see Conn Book Page 203 - The letter under date of 1901 - I did not use as daughter was not clear. Aldrich, Am.

Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Please may I have the pension records of the following soldiers of the Revolution:
Jonathan Emmons (1761-1835) private in the Connecticut Line. Married Nancy Avery. Died in La Fayette, N. Y.
Benjamin Emmons, who served from New Chester, Vt., married Elizabeth Fellows. Died 1835.
Do you have records of the soldiers of the war before the Rev.? Wish to

learn more about one Josiah Wilcox (also called "Orange" Wilcox), a native of Wales, who lived in Exeter, R.I.
In French and Indian War, was wounded at Shelburne Falls, Vt., died, and was buried at Fort Frederick, N.Y.
Thanking you, I am Very Truly,
Mrs E.H. Argetinger 620 S. Hiawatha St. Pipestone
Minn.
April 23-1925-

Pen m
RECEIVED JUL 15 1901
PENSION U. S. JUL 2 1901 OFFICE

Lebo Kan. June 26 th 01
U.S. Pension Agt
Dear Sir
Mrs. Terresa Jane Hoyt has to day reached her 77 th year and very likely her last one, as she is failing fast she has begged me to write directly to you for her She applied through Senator Lucian Baker for a pension in the Spring of '98 his first bill was introduced in the 2 nd Congress Session of the 55 th Congress, S. 4356 and Apr. 6, 1898 report of second reading, and was referred to Committee on Pensions.

Again in 1 Session of 56 th Congress. S. 22.92 Jan. 10 th 1900 read twice and referred again to committee on pensions. I fear any one discern this pension which is really due her Mrs Hoyt does. She is daughter of Jonathan Simmons of Colonel Hatchins Connecticut Militia in the Revolutionary war. $12 per month was recommended for her. She is a very badly crippled woman suffering from curvature of the spine, and is bent nearly double. has worked hard as long as she was able. Her hands are now in bad shape, so she hasn't much

use of them, she did not apply for a pension until she was unable to longer do any thing for her support, now her Dr and board bills are piling up and it worries her very much as she depended on her pension to pay these obligations. Will you please give this attention as soon as possible. Her Drs are Dr J. C. Brown of Reading to him you can refer as to her condition or to John A. Jones an old soldier of the Civil war or Stephen Ogden P.M. at Lebo, both have known her for years Resp Mrs W A Jones

New York
Rev:
Jonathan Emmons
Suspended
Let. I Hall 13 June
1833
for let to Hon W. Taylor Apr 22 '33 Let. to D. May 26
Act y June 1832

State of Pennsylvania
Bradford County ss
Before me a Aaron Chubbuck a Justice of the peace in and for said County of Bradford personally came Ebenezer Chubbuck of the township of Orwell in said County of Bradford and in due form of law doth Depose and say that he knows Jonathan Simmons of the township of Lafayette in the County of Onondaga State of New York to be a soldier in the revolutionary War in the year one thousand seven hundred and Eighty in Captain Chapman's company in a regiment of light infantry commanded by Colonel Swift and detached from Colonel Bradley's regiment — the said deponent and Simmons were in the same "mess" and were together until the said deponent was discharged from the service which was some time in December — the last of the month — that when this deponent was discharged the said Simmons was on a week's tour on a redoubt in the "high lands" in the State of New York Ebenezer Chubbuck
Sworn and Subscribed
this 16 th day of July A D 1834
before me Aaron Chubbuck J.P.
And further I do certify that I am well acquainted with Ebenezer Chubbuck the above deponent and have been for many years and that he is in good repute for honesty and truth and veracity and that he sustains a good moral character — Aaron Chubbuck J.P.

Bradford County Pa
I Isaac S. Bellum Deputy for James P. Bull Prothonotary of the courts of common pleas of Bradford County do certify that Aaron Shrubuck whose name is within written is a duly qualified Justice of the peace commissioned to continue during good behavior and that I am acquainted with his signature and believe the within to be genuine Witness my hand and Seal of Office July 16, 1834
Isaac S. Bellum Deputy For James P. Bull Proth

Comptrollers Office July 17 th 1833
I Elisha Phelps, Comptroller of Public Accounts for the State of Connecticut, do certify that by "the pay roll of the levies in Capt. "Chapmans company 5 th regiment commanded "by Philip D. Bradley Col o ;" it appears that Jonathan Emmons was a private therein, and that his pay commenced on the first day of July 1780 and was paid to the 16 th day of December 1780 at $6.60 being five months & sixteen days. This pay roll is certified to be just & truly charged according to his best knowledge & belief by D. Bradley Lieut; & indorsed, viz, "Examined "the within pay roll, & find it corresponds "with the master rolls; sign, "H. Rogers Adj t Comm d , 5 th Conn t Reg t ."
Also, "the within pay roll is agreeable to the weekly "returns according to the best of my knowledge " & belief; sign, "J. Huntington B. Genl."
E. Phelps

State of New York } I Elijah Boonies of biers in the said Onondaga County } being duly sworn doth depose & say that in the year one thousand eight hundred and nineteen that the said Elijah Boonies was in company with Jonathan Emmons down from the above named County to Connecticut - all in pursuit of testimony of our services in the Revolu- tionary Army; we went together to the Town and County of Holland to see Gen. Elijah Chapman who serv d as capt n in the Revolutionary War and the above named Jonathan said he serv d with him and wish d to obtain his affidavit for his service Nine months in the continental line - But the Gen observ d that the term of service was but eight months, and the deponent says the said Chapman recogn- ised the said Jonathan well and that he serv d with him eight months and no more as a private soldier - and the deponent further says that he was well acquainted with the above named Chapman for a great number of years living not far distant from him, and that I am and have been for a great number of years well acquainted with the above Jonathan and that before any portion of it was past heard him often tell of his services in the Revolution and that the said Jonathan's character stands fair and as far as I know unimpeach d - and believe his statements may be Relied on and that his character has always been good as far as my knowledge extends
Subscribed and sworn before Elijah Boonies on this 01 st day of Feb y 1838 and can further say that the said deponent is a man of good credibility & of truth and veracity
Freeman Gage S.P.

State of New York } ss County of Onondaga } ss
I Alanson Edwards Junior Deputy Clerk of the said County do certify that Judson Gage Esquire before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the peace in and for the said County and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the jurat of said affidavit to be his proper hand writing and genuine Signature Witness my hand and Seal of Office this First day of August 1833. A. Edwards Jr. Dep. Clk.

State of New York Rensselaer County ss: Elijah Adams of Napan in the said County being duly sworn doth Depose & say that during the war of the Revolution this Deponent resided in Hartland in the State of Connecticut & that he well knew Jonathan Emmons who lived in the same town and knew of said Emmons several tours as a private officer in the State Troops or militia of Connecticut during said war the first of which tours was as this Deponent thinks was in the fall of the year 1777 - this Deponent is now near Seventy three years of age and by reason of the loss of memory cannot recollect precisely as to the length of the several terms of which said Emmons served but is very confident that his first term above mentioned was at least three weeks - also knew of his being out again in 1778 or 79 at least three months (probably more) This Deponent believes that said Emmons was out on other tours of duty in said Troops after those above mentioned, but can not recollect them with suffi- cient distinctness to make oath to the facts in relation thereto That in 1781 said Emmons as this Deponent believes went to sea on Board a Privateer - This Deponent has been acquainted with said Emmons for a great part of his life and believes his statements may be relied on & that his character has always been good & his reputation fair & further this Deponent saith not
Sworn before me this 23 rd day of July 1833 I also certify that the said Deponent Elijah Adams is a Credible person & that his statements are entitled to belief - - - - - D. H. Stone Justice Peace
Elijah Adams

State of New York Rensselaer County 3 ss: I Henry A. Bristol Clerk of said County do certify that Daniel H. Stone Esquire before whom the within affidavit was sworn was at the time of taking the same One of the Justices of the Peace in & for the said County of Rensselaer that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and that his signature to the - Certificate attached to the within affidavit is genuine Witness my hand and seal of office this 23 rd day of July 1893 Henry A. Bristol Clerk

No 11586
Jonathan Emmons

No 11586 —
BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Jonathan Emory — which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?
Yes —
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?
Yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? No
V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Not found on the rolls of Swifts Regt — No credible witnesses of service required —
Yes —
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
Yes —
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
Yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?
Yes —
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
Yes —
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?
Yes —

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service ?
Yes —
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it ?
_____
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had ?
Yes —
XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? _____
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
_____
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service ?
_____
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct ? No
No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily ? And, if not, which of them is not so answered ?
Yes —
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades : For _____ year _____ months and _____ days. I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Gen
Abt. Post Jonathan Brown
Hon. C. L. Edwards Pension Office Washington

Lafayette N.Y. August 2 1833
Dr Sir
Inclosed are two affidavits, and certificates of the baptism of Connecticut, in support of the claim of Jonathan Dinnons for a Pension. It appears that he alleged to have served nine months in the year 1780 in Swift's Regiment in consequence of his name not being found on the roll of that Regiment. appears to be an objection to his claim. From the Papers herewith enclosed it would seem that the old gentleman might be under a mistake about the name of his colonel, under whom he served that campaign, as it appears he served a part of that year under Colonel Bradley, in Capt Chapman's company. I hope the proof may be considered sufficient to establish his claim. Mr Dinnons when he resides speaks for truth & veracity in the neighborhood, stands fair, and his statements I should think are entitled to belief, although he might have been in an error as to the name of the colonel under whom he served that campaign.
I am very Respectfully Your Obedt Servant Johnson Hall
Hon J. L. Edward
P.S. Gen. Chapman, who commanded the company in which it appears Mr Dinnons served, I am informed died lately in Holland Connecticut, which is the reason, that his testimony has not been procured -

March 24 th 1854
Dear Sir
Herewith I send you an additional affidavit of Jonathan Loomis showing the same fact as testified to by Mr Loomis and the reason why he has not the Affidavit of Gen Chapman Also the Affidavit of Ebenezer Chubbuck which he has been to Pennsylvania to obtain since my return home from the expedition of Mr Simmons for truth and veracity and the testimony which he has produced in his case which is now suspended & is certain no doubt but that he is entitled to a full pension.
Permit me to request that his case may be again examined as soon as convenient and to express a hope that he may receive a certificate for a full pension - Any communication relative to this case may be directed to me I am Sir very Respectfully Yours &c W. Taylor Hon J. L. Coombs